The Fintech Times

APRIL 11, 2024

The Egress report highlights organisations’ evolving cybersecurity challenges, particularly involving phishing attacks, and has sparked concern among industry experts and cybersecurity leaders. Repercussions extend beyond financial losses, significantly impacting individuals within organisations.

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VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 7, 2024

Implicit trust and the abundance of vulnerabilities in outdated security systems can lead to exposed IP addresses, the proliferation of spyware and other malware, and other security risks. As businesses become more digital, their vulnerability to cybersecurity threats like data breaches and ransomware attacks also rises.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 30, 2019

companies via the Business Email Compromise scam, reports in The East African said last week. Through Operation reWired, we are sending a clear message to the criminals who orchestrate these Business Email Compromise schemes that ‘I will keep coming after you, no matter where you are.’”.

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The Finance Weekly

JUNE 7, 2022

Hack may not be the most comforting word in describing cyber security strategies, but it is nonetheless of paramount importance to defend against cybersecurity breaches. While these threats are an inevitable cancer in the age of digitization, anyone can prevent the potential crises that may emerge from cybersecurity issues.

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VISTA InfoSec

MAY 23, 2024

This guide addresses both preventive and mitigative actions. These storage resources can be compromised and lead to data leaks similar to the unsecure S3 bucket of THSuite reported in 2020. Threat actors can compromise these and render passwords and other secrets useless.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 17, 2018

Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) has issued a stern warning to public companies: tighten cybersecurity controls or risk being in violation of federal law. Investors rely on our public issuers to put in place, monitor, and update internal accounting controls that appropriately address these threats.”.

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VISTA InfoSec

JUNE 21, 2023

Data breaches are affecting millions of people across the globe, with over 340 million records already compromised in 2023 headline cases and new incidents surfacing every week. You need to know if any data has been compromised and, if so, where it may have been shared.

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PYMNTS

SEPTEMBER 9, 2019

The cybersecurity world is witnessing a potentially new, dangerous threat: according to insurance firm Euler Hermes, one of its corporates fell victim to cyber fraud after attackers used sophisticated artificial intelligence (AI) technology to impersonate the firm’s chief executive officer by mimicking his voice on the phone.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 20, 2019

Cybersecurity experts are urging small business (SMB) owners to not ignore the risks they face from cyberattacks. The service includes educational materials as well, like training videos and guidance on internal cybersecurity policy development. In a press release on Tuesday (Feb. In a press release on Tuesday (Feb. Education Is Key.

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PYMNTS

MAY 14, 2019

Japan’s Fast Retailing, the company that owns the Uniqlo retail chain, said that data from upwards of 460,000 customer accounts was compromised by hackers from April 23 to May 10, according to a report by CNBC. Hackers obtained names, addresses and contact details for the customers.

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FICO

JUNE 21, 2019

Want to protect yourself online - and protect your family - from data compromise and identity theft? FICO's Doug Clare, vice president for cybersecurity solutions, offers some advice in this interview with NBC King 5 News in Seattle. The post Cybersecurity: How to Protect Yourself Online (Video) appeared first on FICO.

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FICO

JUNE 21, 2019

Want to protect yourself online – and protect your family – from data compromise and identity theft? FICO’s Doug Clare, vice president for cybersecurity solutions, offers some advice in this interview with NBC King 5 News in Seattle. Email is a big challenge, be careful.”.

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Seon

JUNE 24, 2024

A critical aspect of cybersecurity, the fundamentals within this realm center on three main components: identifying, assessing and mitigating risks associated with digital identities and access controls across an organization. Credit card fraud accounted for 34% of these statistics, indicating fraud’s pervasive and industry-agnostic nature.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 30, 2020

The SEC put out various alerts over the entirety of the pandemic on the danger of the attacks, warning various sizes of businesses about ransomware attacks affecting broker dealers and investment advisors as well as credential compromises taking peoples' login information and exposing private information.

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CB Insights

MARCH 27, 2019

Cybersecurity is a hot topic today. Future of Cybersecurity: Trends & Startups To Watch. Future of Cybersecurity: Trends & Startups To Watch. Learn about active cyber defense strategies and what they mean for the future of enterprise cybersecurity. What Facebook is Doing to Address the Gaps.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 2, 2017

Bank customers and regulators would likely agree: There’s no excuse for a financial institution to accept lackluster cybersecurity measures. Assessing the Cybersecurity Performance of the Finance Supply Chain ,” which explores how financial service providers manage third-party cyber risk.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 14, 2020

But for many service providers, achieving one can often mean compromising the other. But cloud migrations are often complex, particularly when it comes to remaining compliant with the mounting regulatory initiatives designed to address growing security risks in the financial services arena. Greater Security Without Compromising UX.

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FICO

AUGUST 27, 2019

A growing percentage of cybersecurity incidents against businesses are the result of initial compromises against third parties, allowing malicious actors to gain access through a trusted relationship, move laterally and escalate privileges, and ultimately attain their target. This risk is highlighted in a new report by the U.S.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 15, 2017

Software maker SAP announced on Tuesday (March 14) that it patched cybersecurity flaws on its HANA software product. According to Reuters , the vulnerabilities addressed had the potential to allow hackers to have control over the databases and business applications utilized by large global firms.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 10, 2016

That could be the case with 12 health care payers, who are at risk of being hacked after a health care vendor was compromised. Health care companies hold the keys to a lot of sensitive consumer data, and a hack of that data could open up a can of worms.

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The Fintech Times

JUNE 20, 2024

David Atkinson , CEO of SenseOn , the cybersecurity firm, explains why financial organisations should understand vulnerabilities, defend against evolving cyber threats and how leveraging technology that can actively flag and isolate serious threats will decrease the damage. So what can firms do to better mitigate this risk?

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 3, 2021

The intruder or intruders did not, T-Mobile stated, have access to “names on the account, physical or email addresses, financial data, credit card information, social security numbers, tax ID, passwords, or PINs.”. “We T-Mobile previously suffered a data breach in March.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 13, 2020

That means the vast majority of businesses are at risk for an array of cybersecurity incidents, including the Business Email Compromise (BEC), which often sees fraudsters spoofing legitimate email addresses from vendors, and sending seemingly real requests for payment. According to local Kentucky Today reports, $1.5

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PYMNTS

JUNE 26, 2018

Cybersecurity is no longer an afterthought for today’s enterprise. Spend is still going up, too, as KPMG ‘s report found a 23 percent increase in the number of professionals prioritizing cybersecurity investments this year compared to last.

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VISTA InfoSec

OCTOBER 25, 2023

Choose between a qualitative or quantitative approach: Qualitative Method : Dive into diverse scenarios and address hypothetical inquiries to identify risks. and test environments (used for testing updates or new applications), would cause minimal disruption to an organization’s operations if compromised.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 7, 2017

With the cybersecurity threat constantly looming and, in many instances, growing for corporations, a new report from Kaspersky Lab suggests businesses shouldn’t necessarily rely on their IT departments to safeguard their firms. But increased hiring may not be on the agenda, as cybersecurity spend has stalled for many organizations.

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PYMNTS

MARCH 12, 2018

But new research released by PricewaterhouseCoopers suggests that small businesses still need more education, resources and technology to address the threat of fraud – not only because fraud levels are rising, but also because many entrepreneurs may not even be aware they’ve already been targeted.

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Stax

MARCH 4, 2024

Taking precautions to implement security measures such as secure firewalls and cybersecurity training helps to protect cardholder data and other sensitive information. It’s also critical to ensure card information is protected from data breaches with secure encryption and cybersecurity standards in place.

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 18, 2019

Cybersecurity experts are warning that the next year, and beyond, will continue to present an elevated threat level to businesses at risk of payments fraud — and governments are taking steps to react accordingly. cybersecurity technology companies are taking measures to raise awareness and combat corporate payment fraud risks.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 10, 2018

“One is the online reputation, and the other is cybersecurity.” On the other side of this coin is the cybersecurity threats that inevitably come with establishing a digital presence of any kind. On the customer-facing side is the online reputation.

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PYMNTS

AUGUST 16, 2019

According to a report in The Wall Street Journal , sources said that employees sent a warning to Capital One about high turnover in its cybersecurity unit as well as the failure to install some software to help spot and defend against hacks. We’ve invested heavily in cybersecurity and will continue to do so,” said a bank spokeswoman.

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FloQast

MAY 13, 2024

New legislation, IRS guidance, and auditing standards will address blockchain technology, artificial intelligence, data privacy, cybersecurity, and other emerging issues. Cybersecurity and Data Privacy With the increased digitization of accounting processes, cybersecurity and data privacy have become paramount.

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PYMNTS

OCTOBER 28, 2019

The Italian bank indicated that a 2015 file containing customers’ names, addresses, emails and phone numbers was compromised. billion) on cybersecurity enhancements. In the battle for cybersecurity , Visner said that adversaries are not “bulletproof super villains. In the past three years, UniCredit has spent €2.4

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 31, 2020

The suspects are accused of swiping personal data like phone numbers, addresses and names, as well as payment information. Now one thing about those types of companies is they often have more resources to invest in cybersecurity measures.”. s Ticketmaster site in June 2018.

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PYMNTS

JANUARY 16, 2020

The business email compromise (BEC) scam is a cybersecurity threat to businesses of all sizes, and the financial and security implications of a successful attack aren’t isolated to its target. As the threat grows more sophisticated, so do cybersecurity initiatives. The BEC scam can manifest in many forms. A Sophisticated Attack.

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PYMNTS

FEBRUARY 3, 2020

The majority of businesses are at risk for an array of cybersecurity incidents, including the business email compromise (BEC) scam, which often sees fraudsters spoofing legitimate email addresses from vendors, and sending seemingly real requests for payment. .

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PYMNTS

NOVEMBER 24, 2019

The cyber thief got users’ names, billing addresses, phone numbers, account numbers and plan information. Our cybersecurity team discovered and shut down malicious, unauthorized access to some information related to your T-Mobile prepaid wireless account. We promptly reported this to authorities.

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